THE VERGEFacebook’s new rules regarding disclosures for political ads take effect...Facebook’s new rules regarding disclosures for political ads take effect in the United States today, requiring election-related and issue ads to include information about who paid for them. A new “paid for” label will be visible at the top of...1 hour

TechCrunchFacebook today revealed that it’s chosen not to shut down all political ads because that could unfairly favor incumbents and candidates without resources to buy pricey TV ads....Facebook today revealed that it’s chosen not to shut down all political ads because that could unfairly favor incumbents and candidates without resources to buy pricey TV ads. Instead, it’s now launching its previously announced “paid for by” labels on...1 hour

SCIENCEFICTION.COMAs divisive as some elements of the show may have been, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is nothing if not a tightly plotted show....As divisive as some elements of the show may have been, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is nothing if not a tightly plotted show. More so than perhaps any ‘Trek’ not called ‘Deep Space Nine’, the first season of ‘Discovery’ told a...1 hour

Science MagazineHost-parasite species pairs are known to coevolve, but how multiple parasites coevolve with their host is unclear. By using experimental coevolution of a host bacterium and its viral parasites, we revealed that...Host-parasite species pairs are known to coevolve, but how multiple parasites coevolve with their host is unclear. By using experimental coevolution of a host bacterium and its viral parasites, we revealed that diverse parasite communities accelerated host evolution and altered...58 minutes

THE VERGEToday, Twitter announced new guidelines and stricter disclosure rules around political advertisements on its platform in...Today, Twitter announced new guidelines and stricter disclosure rules around political advertisements on its platform in response to widespread concern over Russian interference in the 2016 US election. The new rules, which the company refers to as the Political Campaigning...1 hour

SCIENCEFICTION.COMLive long and…plagiarize? Rumor...Live long and…plagiarize? Rumor has it that Universal Studios is developing an entire ‘Star Trek’ themed park that would directly compete with Walt Disney World’s ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.’ ‘ Disney has been aware of rumors that the building which...2 hours

SCIENCEFICTION.COMThroughout its first season, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ developed a somewhat contentious relationship with the franchise’s canon. At least, that’s been the perception among some...Throughout its first season, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ developed a somewhat contentious relationship with the franchise’s canon. At least, that’s been the perception among some segments of the fanbase, and one that the show’s cast and crew have been keen to...2 hours

THE VERGEThe breakout star of Deadpool 2 is unquestionably Domino, a...The breakout star of Deadpool 2 is unquestionably Domino, a mercenary with a mutant power that ensures the odds always fall in her favor — especially when it means gliding through brutal fight scenes unconcerned and unscathed. Thanks to a...2 hours

THE VERGEWhen 31-year-old Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo first stepped into the role of Star Wars’...When 31-year-old Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo first stepped into the role of Star Wars’ towering, hairy Wookiee character Chewbacca for 2015’s The Force Awakens, he repeatedly dodged press questions about which scenes he appeared in. Peter Mayhew, who originated the...3 hours

THE VERGEWhen 31-year-old Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo first stepped into the role of Star Wars’...When 31-year-old Finnish actor Joonas Suotamo first stepped into the role of Star Wars’ towering, hairy Wookie character Chewbacca for 2015’s The Force Awakens, he repeatedly dodged press questions about which scenes he appeared in. Peter Mayhew, who originated the...3 hours

CINEMA BLENDAfter a big season full of amazing performances, The Voice's Brynn Cartelli talked with CinemaBlend about her pop star coach.After a big season full of amazing performances, The Voice's Brynn Cartelli talked with CinemaBlend about her pop star coach.3 hours

PHYS.ORGVIDEOPeople who think physics is boring couldn't be more wrong. It can explain everything...People who think physics is boring couldn't be more wrong. It can explain everything from spooky interactions on the tiny scale of atoms and particles to how the entire universe behaves. As if that wasn't enough, it can also be...4 hours

PHYS.ORGNASA's planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft began the 18th observing campaign of its extended mission, K2, on May 12. For the next 82 days, Kepler will stare at...NASA's planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft began the 18th observing campaign of its extended mission, K2, on May 12. For the next 82 days, Kepler will stare at clusters of stars, faraway galaxies, and a handful of solar system objects, including comets,...7 hours

CNETFinally! The opening weekend of the origin story of Han Solo has finally arrived, and we want to know if...Finally! The opening weekend of the origin story of Han Solo has finally arrived, and we want to know if you will be heading out to the theaters like we will.17 hours

CINEMA BLENDIn a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Ron Howard opened up and explained why these Star Wars spinoff movies excite him...In a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Ron Howard opened up and explained why these Star Wars spinoff movies excite him so much.21 hours

CNETThe social networking company will also enlist the help of researchers, who'll study misinformation on the platform.The social networking company will also enlist the help of researchers, who'll study misinformation on the platform.23 hours

PHYS.ORGVIDEOAstronomers have discovered a special kind of neutron star for the first time outside of the Milky Way galaxy, using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Southern Observatory's Very...Astronomers have discovered a special kind of neutron star for the first time outside of the Milky Way galaxy, using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.1 day